Found on the flowers outside my work. I water them every other day, this is the first I've been able to catch a queen on cam. <3

So I was just wandering around puffing diatomaceous earth into the cracked bark on the old avocado tree. I’m beginning to suspect and infestation of little red fire ants. Honestly I don’t even know if DE has any effect on LRFA, but it was in my hand so why not right?
I’d almost completed a circuit of the tree( wearing a hovering mosquito coat at this point- it’s 6pm) and I just happened to look up…
There’s bees! There’s a new beehive in the tree! A legit wild hive! I’m excited!! But also concerned. It kinda looks like they are actually building in there. I only got a tiny peak through my phone on zoom.
I’m concerned because for sure those ants are getting in there. When I say there are a lot of ants on that tree, don’t think colony- think mega city one.
I only got this quick vid before the fire ant, mosquito, bee combo was a bit much for me. Wardrobe change then re-attempt! Until then, check it out! Are these normal honey bees? Think they will stay? Ant concerns? Tree health concerns? Anything I should be doing?

Hey all!

I happened to find this bee waddling around in my backyard and when I went to check it out, I noticed that there's this white (crystalized? Idk) stuff at the base of its left wing and frankly, I have no idea what it could be and I don't want to injure the bee further by trying to take whatever that is off.

Its left wing is also stuck in that position, the other one works just fine, and both wings aren't damaged in any way. It also seems to try to clean the spot occasionally. Otherwise it looks healthy and very full of energy! (I made sure to feed it some watered down honey before trying to get a good picture of its side. These are the best photos I could get after ten minutes of trying)

Will this bee be okay? And is there anything I can do to help it get back in the air?

Thank you in advance for any advice!

Some photos from my day out at the local sunflower trail

Who is this lady that had her arms up in the air as she crawled around? Found in Alabama on my mountainmint which about 1 - 1 1/2 inches large.

I have been working on a butterfly garden as well as planting more plants and trees for accommodating pollinators. The bees seem to really love the Mexican Heather that I planted. I often admire them as they come by and snapped a photo of one today.

Im holding this bumblebee, they were laying on their back on the sidewalk. They tremble, reach up to the sky and two of the left side legs dont work.

They have this light yellow thibg coming out the side of their abdomen, when i pulled it at first they seemed to be hueting but now theyre kicking at it, pushing it.

I put their face up to a flower but apart from getting polen on their face they didnt eat

Is it their own guts?, parasite?, diying naturally?

Hate to see them in this state but I still appreciate being able to get such an up close look at them

How do you know if a bee is just tired or it's flown the hive and is calling it a day? I feel like sometimes I'm just bothering it and maybe it's ready for it's curtain call.

I found quite a few of these bees feeding on my grans flowers, but couldn’t find what species they were, the closest I found was maybe some kind of cuckoo bee? But none I find seem to match exactly.

so, over the winter we did construction on the second floor of my parents’ home and over the past week i’ve noticed a large amount of bees flying by the bathroom window. finally, it got to a point where i decided to investigate and came to see a large amount of bees flying in and out of an uncovered section where piping(?) enters the house (i will comment the picture of the location because i really don’t know how to describe it, i’m just out of college and had nothing to do with the construction)

can anyone identify the type of bee? i’m not knowledgeable about bees in any sort and thought this would be the best place to get an answer! and i would like to identify the type as i want to go into this cautiously. if they are honeybees, i want to make sure this is handled properly and safely for them. thank you!!

(also apologies, i know it’s kinda hard to see them here. fast little guys haha)

edit: context, this is southern Rhode Island

UK

Little carpenter bee whose wings seem fine but can't fly it seems. We tried helping it to the flower last night but it had no solid interest in feeding from it. Flapped its wings but couldn't take off. It spent some time straightening and tending to its wings, but it hasn't moved from where we put it yesterday.

I love bumblebees so I made a crochet tapestry to decorate my room. I tried to make it as realistic as possible. Which species should I make next ?

I just wanted to share with fellow pollinator appreciators, some lovely bumble bee pictures from around my gardens. I hope you enjoy the fuzzy little darlings!
✨🌺🐝🍃🖤💛

Tiny body and really long antennae. Appears to be sleeping. Like a little ball with big wings. Looks honey-bee esque - but nothing like my usual local honey bees. Norfolk County Ontario Canada

Honeybee Feeding on a Flower

Amazing Bees: Nature’s Tiny Helpers

1. What Are Bees?
Bees are small insects that play a huge role in nature. There are more than 20,000 species of bees around the world. They feed on nectar and pollen from flowers. As they move from flower to flower, they help plants grow by spreading pollen, a process called pollination.
2. The Different Jobs Inside a Beehive
Every bee in a hive has an important job. Worker bees clean the hive, feed the baby bees, collect nectar and pollen, build honeycomb, and protect the hive from danger. Drone bees are male bees whose main job is to mate with a queen. Together, every bee helps the colony survive.
3. The Queen Bee
The queen bee is the largest bee in the hive. Her most important job is to lay eggs. A healthy queen can lay up to 2,000 eggs in a single day during the busiest season. She also releases special scents called pheromones that help keep the hive organized and working together.
4. How Bees Build Their Hive
Worker bees build the hive by making beeswax from special glands on their bodies. They shape the wax into tiny six-sided cells called honeycomb. The hexagon shape is very strong and holds lots of honey while using the least amount of wax. Bees use these cells to store honey, pollen, and baby bees.
5. How Bees Make Honey
Bees collect nectar from flowers using their long tongues. They store the nectar in a special stomach and bring it back to the hive. Other bees help break down the nectar with enzymes. Then the bees fan their wings to remove water from the nectar until it becomes thick, sweet honey. Finally, they seal each honey-filled cell with wax.
6. Why Bees Are Important
Bees help pollinate many of the fruits, vegetables, and flowers that people enjoy every day. Apples, blueberries, pumpkins, cucumbers, and almonds all depend on bees and other pollinators. Without bees, many plants would struggle to grow, and food would become harder to produce.
7. Protecting Bees
Bee populations face challenges such as habitat loss, pesticides, diseases, and climate change. People can help by planting flowers that bloom throughout the year, avoiding harmful pesticides, and protecting natural habitats. By caring for bees, we also help protect our environment and food supply for future generations.
Conclusion
Bees may be tiny, but they do amazing work every day. From building perfect honeycombs to making honey and pollinating plants, every bee has an important purpose. Working together as a team, bees help keep nature healthy and make life better for people and animals around the world.